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The Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation, Oroville

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The Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation

4995 Durham-Pentz Road, Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 533-1000
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Ranked #3 of 8 attractions in Oroville
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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“Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My”
- Feb 10, 2013
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“Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

They take great care of their animals, their web site is not up to date so don't go by that but if you are in the area and get a chance to go by the Barry Kirshner Wildlife Foundation it is absolutely worth the money. You get a great up close look at some very rare animals. These are not... More

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“Doing wonderful work”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

The wildlife sanctuary offers the public the opportunity to see animals up close that they would never get the chance to see elsewhere. It is obvious that these animals are well cared for both physically and emotionally. The sanctuary is a labor of love by the staff and volunteers alike. Kirshner takes animals that would otherwise likely be disposed of... More

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Sacramento, California
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“School Field Trip”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

We took the whole kindergarten class to the wildlife center, they have a lot of really cool animals! snakes, bears, tigers and so much more. the staff were amazing, While we were there one of the staff members were showing a boa and was bit, Instead of FREAKING out she handled it VERY well!

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“Learn about wildlife and thier habitats”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2012

I was staying with my cousin and she suggested a visit here as she had donated some desks to help them set up a classroom. Recently relocated from Durham to a new location a few miles east, the Foundation houses wild animals, many of them native to California in addition to more exotic animals: tigers, lions and a liger. These... More

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4995 Durham-Pentz Road
Oroville, CA 95965
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